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Mixed Health Record
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VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL in LAKE WALES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 9, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [36-62-4] Light not functioning. 3 lights in kitchen
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from the cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized cooler.
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under prep station, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator dated the meatloaf
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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